What is PSALM? The Philippine Student Alliance Lay Movement, Inc. is a Student and Lay Mission committed to DISCIPLING the Student and the Laity for the LORD JESUS CHRIST. VISION A movement that produces dynamic servant leaders committed to transforming the world. MISSION Establish and strengthen campus and marketplace ministries in strategic locations. FIVE-FOLD PURPOSES ¢ To evangelize, disciple, and train students in spiritual life, and renewal on campuses and in the local community. ¢ To assist in training and equipping laymen and professionals for church growth and evangelism. ¢ To provide a program of activities focused on social welfare and development. ° « To encourage an appreciation of Filipino culture and talent. e To research and develop materials for spiritual, social and cultural growth. OUR CORE VALUES Pray continually Serve joyfully with your gifts Appreciate and value ministry workers and partners Love one another Maintain the unity of the movement 4 KEY RESULT AREAS Comprehensive Personnel Development Program Dynamic Discipleship and Training Program Efficient Management Structures and Systems Financial StabilityUnteduclion The CARING CIRCLE LESSONS is a set of lessons which provides you with the basic steps to Christianity that will guide you to grow in your relationship with Christ and to become effective witness for the lost. The same lessons will transform your life as you allow Christ to work wonderfully in you. “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and over flowing with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7 enrolled in the Caring Circle Lessons, do hereby commit myself for a weekly Bible Study and for compliance of all the assignments before coming to the session. Signed on this day of :A New Life Jesus explained very clearly to Nicodemus about a new life. He explained what it means to be “born again" and how we can have new spiritual life. As you study John 3:1-8 you will learn the meaning of the new spiritual life Jesus was talking about. 1. What two kinds of birth were Nicodemus and Jesus talking about? (John 3:5) 2. Did Nicodemus understand what Jesus was saying? (John 3:4) 3. What did Jesus mean when He spoke of being bom again? In the Greek language, “born again” can also mean “born from above.” 4. Whose power brings about this spiritual birth? John 1:13, John 3:6 & I Peter 1:23,24 5. Is it possible to get to heaven without being born again? John 3:5 6. Isit possible to be very religious and still not be born spiritually? (Nicodemus was a religious leader, yet note what Jesus told him) 7. Isit possible for us to be born again by our own strength and abilities? Ephesians 2:8,9; Colossians 1:13,14 8. Isit possible to know for sure that we have been born again and have eternal life? T John 5:10-12; John 3:16; John 6:47 (if God has promised, would he lie?) ‘Summarize this Tesson in your own words on a separate sheet of paper: If you want 10 know further how you can have this new life, ask your leader to explain it to you right now Caring Circle LessonsCQ) ntitecinn Lye What are the three parts of man that God has created? (I Thessalonians 5:23) . What is the condition of man’s spirit before he experiences being born again? (Rom. 3:23; 5:12; | Cor 2:14; Eph 2:23) . Can we be born again by the good works we do? (Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5) . How, then, can we be born spiritually, having the Spirit of God come into our spirit, making us spiritually alive? List the three steps below: Luke 13:5 John 3:16 and 36 John 1:12,13 Will God respond to all who call on Him? (Romans 10:13) . When we received Christ, what new relationship do we have with Him? John 1:12 Colossians 1:13,14 Romans 3:24; 5:1 T John 5:12 Fryou have not accepted Christ you have to pay for your own sins. But you can accept the payment that God has already made for you by simply asking Him to come into your life. Perhaps you would like to pray the following prayer: “Lord Jesus, I need you. I am sinful and have rebelled against You. I now turn away from my sins and Lopen the door of my life to receive You as my personal Lord and ‘Savior. Thank You for your forgiveness. Take control of my life, and make me the ‘kind of person You wani me to be. Amen.” ‘Summarize this lesson, and the commitment you have made to Christ. Caring Circle Lessons() Assurance of You New Life 1. Where can you find eternal life? (I John 5:11) 2. What has God given to those who have received the Son? (I John 5:12) 3. Can you know for sure, now that you have eternal life? How? (John 1:12; I John 5:13) 4. What happen the moment you believe and receive Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? (John 5:24; John 6:47) 5. Who gives you inner assurance that you are really His child? (Romans 8:14-16) 6. When you have doubts about your salvation, where can you look to find the answer to those doubts? Why? (I Peter 1:25; and 2:2) 7. When you sin again, what should you do immediately to be forgiven? (I John 1:9) (Once you have been made a child of God and have the Holy Spirit in you, He makes you aware of sin in your life. You will lose the joy of your salvation if you do not confess your sin immediately to Him.) 8. Once you have Christ in your life, what promises does He give you? (Hebrews 13:5) 9. Does the Bible teach that you are to tell others about your new-found life? (Romans 10:9,10) Summarize in your own words what you have learned in this lesson. ASSIGNMENT: You should now receive lesson four. Fill it in and bring it back for the next Caring Circle session. Caring Circle Lessons~~ One of the most important areas of our walk with God is learning the art of prayer. And what is prayer? Basically, it is entering into the presence of God for the purpose of communicating our love to Him, and allowing him to talk with us. God's word tell us more about this. 1. What attitude should you have when meeting with God? Hebrews 4:16 2, When Jesus prayed, how did He express His love toward the Father? Matthew 6:9-13 3. What are some guidelines given for prayer? Psalm 66:18 Psalm 139:23,24 John 14:13 Luke 6:27,28 4. What are some benefits of prayer? John 16:23,24 TJohn 5:14.15 James 1:5 Remember: God has the option to respond io your prayer with a “Yes,” “No” or “Wait.” 5. What does God give to those who in faith, pray to Him? Philippians 4:6,7 Summarize this lesson in your own words on a separate sheet of paper. ASSIGNMENT: Make a list of those for whom you should pray, such as family, friends, someone ill. and those who need to know Christ in a personal way. Use the list daily as you pray, and Caring Circle LessonsOmen 1. What is the central message of the Bible? John 3:16 2. Why was the bible written and given to us? Romans 15:4; John 20:30,31 3. How was the bible given, and how will it help you in your life? 11 Timothy 3:15-17 4. Who guided the writers of the Bible? How did he guide them? IT Peter 1:20-21 5. Who teaches you the truths about God? I Corinthians 2:10-13 6. Can a person who does not have the Spirit of God understand the things about God? Why? 1 Corinthians 2:14 7. According to Romans 10:17, where does faith come from? 8. What is God’s Word compared to in Psalm 119:105? What does it do for you? ‘Summarize the lesson in your own words on a separate sheet of paper. ASSIGNMENT: 1, Select one of the verses discussed in this lesson and memorize it 2. Study the concept of “Spiritual Breathing” in the booklet “Have You Made the Won- derful Discovery of the Spirit-filled Life?” and come prepared to discuss it in the next session. 3. Fill in the Lesson Six and bring it to the next Caring Circle session. Caring Circle Lessons 6(6) You! Walle in the Spisit The biggest problem most of God's children face is they often find themselves doing things they know are wrong while failing to do the thing they know are right. Thus, they do not please God and that leads to frustration. We have all had this experience. It is almost as though we have a split personality. We are at war inside- one part loves to rebel and ‘yet there is the new nature that wants t0 obey God. Do not be discouraged: God has a wonderful solution to this problem and it is found in His Word. Paul also had this experience (Romans 7:14-25; Romans 8: 1-2). 1. What is the command given in Ephesians 5:18? 2. What are some characteristics of the Spirit-filled person? (Galatians 5:22,23) 3. Through the Apostle Paul, what does God call His children who are weak, not Spirit-filled? (I Corinthians 3:1-3), 4, What are some possible characteristics of a person not led by God’s Spirit? (Galatians 5:16-21) ee 5. Before you can experience the Spirit-controlled life, what must you do? (I John 1:9) “Confess” means to “agree with.” You must agree with God about the sinfulness of your sins. Make a list of your sins and write I John 1:9 over it. Then, destroy the list, believing that God has removed those sins from you. Confession of sin does not fll you with the Holy Spirit: it simply cleanses your heart, so you may be filled. 6. How can you receive the Holy Spirit's control and émpowering in your life? (Luke 11:13) 7. What has God promised He would do? (I John 5:14,15) 8. How do you know being filled with the Holy Spirit is God’s will for your life? (Galatians 5:16) ee ee Summarize the lesson in your own words on a separate sheet of paper. ASSIGNMENT Study the three kinds of people listed in the booklet, “Have You Made the Wonderful Discovery of the Spirit-filled Life.” If you have discovered that though the Spirit of Christ dwells in your life and He does not control and empower you, why not pray the following suggested prayer “Dear Father, I need You. I acknowledge that I have been in control of my life, that as a result I have sinned against You. I thank You that you have Sforgiven my sins through Christ's death on the cross. i now invite Christ to again take control of the throne of my life through the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank You for taking control of my life and for filling me with your Holy Spirit. Amen.” a Caring Circle LessonsYou Use of God's Gift 1. Inthe parable of the talents recorded in Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus taught an important principle about stewardship, or the proper use of what God has given us. On what basis were the two men judged and rewarded? (Verses 21, 26, 30). 2. To be a good steward, how are you to use your time and opportunities? (Ephesians 5:15-17) 3. What is the most important thing you can give to God? (II Corinthians 8:1-5) 4, What is the proper motive in giving to God’s work? (1 Corinthians 13:3) 5. How are you to give? WCorinthians 9:7 [Corinthians 16:12. 6. How much are you to give? (I Corinthians 16:1,2) 7. What is God’s promise for the person who gives his money generously? Corinthians 936-14. Luke 6:38 The Biblical philosophy for using God's gift, whether it be our time, talents, or possessions, is well stated in these two verses 1. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35 2. “Give and it shall be given to you... for with the same measure that you give it shall be given to you again.” Luke 6:38 Summarize the lesson in your own words on a separate sheet of paper. ASSIGNMENT: 1. Discuss with your group a worthy project with which you might help a sick person. a needy family: a church program, etc: 2. Make a budget of your income and determine how much you will systematically give to God's work. 3. Claim one of the promises of this lesson as yours and memorize it Caring Circle Lessons :«2 You’ Special Participation S inthe Body of Believers Jesus gave two ordinances for His disciples to follow in their fellowship together. These special ordinances or sacraments symbolizes that which is invisible truth. Baptism in water symbolizes the invisible baptism already accomplished by the Holy Spirit in our lives at the time we receive our new life in Christ. Communion, the second ordinance, symbolizes Christ's suffering, His shed blood and broken body, the basis of the actual communion and relationship we have with God. BAPTISM 1. Christ as the Head of the Church, is our example. What was one event that preceded His earthly ministry? (Matthew 3:13-17) The word “baptism” used in the scripture means to “dip into” or “immerse”. 2. What command did Christ leave with His disciples? (Matthew 28:19,20) 3. Is it water baptism or something else that takes away sin and gives salvation? (Hebrews 9:22; 1 Peter 1:18, 19) 4. What should precede anyone's baptism? (Acts 8:36,37) 5. When you are baptized, with what two events are you identifying yourself? (Romans 6:1-5) Summary: For what reasons should you be baptized? Baptism is a meaningful experience. Describe the Picture it portrays. COMMUNION 6. What are you remembering when you take holy communion? (1 Corinthians 11:26) Because the Lord instituted communion following the meal the night of His referred to also as the “Lord’s Supper.” betrayal, it is 7. What are the symbols used in the Lord’s Supper or communion? (1 Corinthians 10:16,17) 8. What do the bread and the cup symbolize? (1 Corinthians 11:24,25; Luke 22:19,20) 9. What should you do before taking the communion and why? (1 Corinthians 11: 28-30) Summary: Write in your own words the meaning of the sacrament of communion. ASSIGNMENT 1. Memorize one of the verses from today's lesson. 2. Arrange with your leader for further baptismal instruction. Caring Circle Lessons.Se Body of Beliove's iting thi veceiving new life in Christ is that you have joined to a One of the most eciting things about receiving new life in Chi st is that you h o “family.” Your new family includes all those who have received new life in Jesus Christ. (John 1:12) 1, What is this “family” called in God’s Word (Colossians 1:18) 2. What is Christ’s relation to His Church? 1 Corinthians 3:11 Ephesians 2:18-22 Colossians 1:18 3. What is Christ’s goal for His Church? (Ephesians 5:25-27) 4, Why should you attend a local organized church? (Hebrews 10:25) 5. How can you participate in and benefit from attending church? (Acts 2:41,42) 6. For what reason are different spiritual gifts given to the members of the church? (Epieans 411 (3) oe eee 7. What commission did Christ give to the Church for fulfillment until He returns? (Matthew 28:19,20; Acts 8:4) Remember, church membership does not save you. However. since you became a member of the invisible Church when you accepted Christ. you should belong to a local, visible church that teaches from the Bible and proclaims salvation only in Christ. Summarize in your own words what the Church is, and it’s purpose ASSIGNMENT 1. List a number of criteria that would be helpful in making a choice about which church to attend, Discuss this with your group. 2. Memorize one of the verses from today's lesson. 3. Make an appointment with your leader to visit his church or a church that you feel would possibly meet the spiritual criteria for fellowship as a body of believers. = Caring Circle Lessons 10~-\ @ CHiist's Commidsion for Yous Life Someone cared enough about you to share God's wonderfull gift of the Lord Jesus Christ. Now you have the same opportunity to be used by God to help others. J. In Matthew 5:14-16, to what is the believer compared? For what purpose is his life to be a witness? 2. What should you always be ready to do? (1 Peter 3:15) 3, Who is it that commissions you to share your faith? (John 20:21) 4, From whom do you receive the strength to be a witness? (Acts !:8) 5. What was Isaiah’s response to the call of the Lord? (Isaiah 6:8) 6. Why was Paul not ashamed to tell others about Jesus Christ? (Romans 1:16) 7. How are you to develop your skills in helping others find new life in Christ? (Matthew 4:19) _ 8. Where are you to go and make disciples? (Matthew 28:19,20) What is Christ’s promise to you? 9. According to Matthew 9:37,38, for what are you to pray? You and the Holy Spirit are a wimessing team. But effective wimessing are made, not born. To be an effective witness, you must be taught, trained, and motivated by the power Of the Holy Spirit. ASSIGNMENT. 1 Discuss with your leader how you can begin fulfilling Christ's commission in your life. 2.Continue memorizing verses and add new ones as you complete the first set. CONGRATULATIONS! You have just finished the Caring Circle Lessons and will now receive a certificate of completion! Be sure to sign up for the next course: Training People to Become Effective In Evangelism, an important step in your walk with Christ. Caring Circle LessonsCCLStudent Profile District: CCL Teacher: ___________- Name: Nickname: Gude Birthday: Contact#: School: Year and Course: Email Add: Current Address: Home Address: Progiess Lessons | Date Finished | Remarks ie i 1 Teacher’s Signature 10 Recommendation: District Director’s Name and Signature: Caring Circle LessonsThe Humble Beginnings of PSALM In 1969, Dr. Joseph Arthur, an American Missionary of the Christian and Missionary Alliance saw the great potential of a Sleeping Giant, the Student World. God gave him deep love and concern particularly for the spiritual needs of the students he met during his missionary journey to the Philippines. Sharing this vision with other Christ-believing friends, they joined hands in praying for more Christians in Zamboanga City to catch the vision for the Filipino youth. Youth rallies were conducted in various areas of the City aiming to win the hearts of young people to Christ. Hundreds of students came to know Christ in a personal way. As a result of these rallies, plans were drawn to open a Student Center where these young people could be nurtured in God's Word, by training them systematically to enable them to share their faith in Christ, and thereby equipping them to conduct Bible Study themselves. Thus, the birth of the College Youth Center in August 8. 1969 came about. So the College Youth Center (CYC) became a regular “hang-out” of the students during their free time. Aside from Bible Study activities, the center gave them opportunity to be involved in a variety of programs and special interest activities: Glee Club, Guitar, Band, Drama Group, games, tutorial activities and the like. God's work can no longer be contained in one small Student Center. There were more students coming in droves, who needed to hear the Good News. Initially, volunteer staff were asked to enroll in particular colleges in the city where the students were ready for “harvest “. Like the first century Christians who turned the world upside down with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, so many lives in the campuses were changed. Then God opened the way to start the same ministry among the students in other cities like Davao and Cebu. In 1974, the first National Leadership Training Institute (NLTI) was held in Cebu City and there were 24 delegates who attended together with some visiting delegates from Hongkong and South Vietnam. This first NLTI officially started the ministry of PSALM as a National Movement. It was during this year that the ministry was registered with the Security and Exchange Commission as The PHILIPPINE STUDENT ALLIANCE LAY MOVEMENT, INC., otherwise known as PSALM. And it was only in 1975 that the National Office was established in Cebu City and it was sometime in 1977 that the Training Base in Talisay, Cebu was acquired. Then PSALM began to extend. expand and enlarge by opening its first MISSION PROJECT in Metro Manila in 1974 and its second Missions Project in Dumaguete City. Though not a Mission project, the work in North Cotabato was opened and pioneered by the delegates who attended the NLTI in 1978 In its scope of ministry, PSALM being an interdenominational Christian organization, maintains its dynamism as it works in partnership with local evangelical churches. PSALM encourages every Christian to be greatly involved in the “Making of Disciples”. Today, PSALM is operating in the different key cities and municipalities in the Philippines, namely: Zamboanga , Ipil, Cotabato, Pagadian, Dipolog, Davao . Cagayan de Oro , Iligan, General Santos , Mati, Tacurong, Bukidnon, Surigao, Tagum, Kidapawan, Palawan, Tagbilaran, Ozamis, Butuan, Dumaguete, Koronadal , Manila, Cebu, Olongapo. and Sogod, Leyte. To God be the glory! PSALM is a faith organization. It is being supported by love gifts. donations and sponsorship by Christians who are challenged to disciple the nation and who love the glorious appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ. The work of the Lord continues through the ministry of PSALM—all by faith and by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.In order to maintain and protect the content from changes, neither this, booklet nor parts thereof may be Teproduced in any form without written permission from PSALM, Inc.